April, 2026

Saregama MD calls for DSPs to assign ‘no value’ to AI-generated music
Vikram Mehra acknowledged that AI-generated music is present across streaming services – but argued it is failing to find an audience. Source...

FUGA renews global distribution partnership with Insomniac Music Group
Downtown Music-owned FUGA first struck its partnership with Insomniac Music Group in November 2022. Source...

After selling Taylor Swift her masters, Shamrock closes new $813M fund – targeting rights including music
Shamrock's Content Strategy has grown to more than $3.3 billion in AUM across equity and debt products over the past decade Source...

Spotify extends ‘Verified’ badges to podcasts, further cracking down on AI impersonators
Data from Podcast Index suggests that AI-generated shows now account for more than a third of new podcast feeds. Source...

After two rejected arrest warrant bids, Seoul police review whether to try again with HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk (Reports)
Seoul police said they would analyze the reasons behind the prosecution's decision before determining their next steps. Source...

Sony Music Publishing promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director, A&R, UK & Europe
The promotion will see Kazadi focus on Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Afro genres. Source...

Chord Music Partners’ John Chapman on the next wave of capital heading for music rights
Alongside Sam Hendel, Chapman runs Dundee Partners, the investment office of the Hendel family Source...

Understanding What a Digital Marketing Agency Really Is
A digital marketing agency is a company that helps businesses grow their online presence through strategic planning, creative execution, and data-driven marketing techniques. In today’s digital-firs...

Best 9 AI Apps for Productivity in 2026: Work Smarter, Not Harder
You open your laptop and boom, 47 unread emails, three deadlines breathing down your neck, a meeting in 20 minutes, and that content brief you should have finished yesterday. Yeah, been there. Here’...

Spotify backs US bill to outlaw AI deepfakes, joining UMG, Sony, Warner, Google, and OpenAI in growing coalition
The bill has attracted support from Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, the RIAA, the Recording Academy, and more. Source...

Comments And Feedback

May

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31